+ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants to this program must meet the following criteria:

• Be in the final two years of an accredited health professions program (two-year degree programs are eligible to apply).

• Have reliable transportation – this program includes multiple site visits across the selected AHEC region(s).

• Be willing to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening.

• Be available to participate for two years.

• Be available to participate in 40 hours of online learning units and 40 hours of team-based community experiences per year (for two years).

• Be willing to complete evaluations related to activities.

• Be able to provide the necessary paperwork (such as W9 and direct deposit form) to receive the stipend.

• Be willing to respond to AHEC upon completion of the AHEC Scholars on an annual basis for updates on practice location and activities.

• Students in an undergraduate prep program (e.g., Pre-med/ Biology) are not eligible unless they are concurrently enrolled in a health professions undergraduate program, such as nursing, ASN/BSN). Pre-nursing (ASN and BSN) are eligible to apply on the condition of successful matriculation into a selected program.

+ Eligible Programs

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Programs not mentioned may still be eligible. Email the AHEC program staff to discuss program options.

• Audiologists
• Clinical Social Workers
• Dentists
• Exercise Physiology
• Nurse midwives
• Nurse practitioners
• Occupational Therapists
• Optometrists
• Pharmacists
• Physician assistants
• Physicians
• Physical Therapists
• Psychologists
• Public health Professionals
• Registered Nurses
• Speech-Language Pathologists